zero-sum

/ˈzɪroʊ ˌsʌm/ Detailed ExplanationZero-sum (IPA: /ˈzɪroʊ ˌsʌm/) is an adjective or noun used to describe situations, especially in economics, games, or negotiations, where one participant’s gain or advantage is exactly balanced by the loss or disadvantage of another. In other words, the total benefits available in a zero-sum situation are fixed, so if one person… Read more